Life And Society

The government is rushing through changes to firearms laws that will stop gun owners potentially being criminalised while they wait months in the queue for licence renewals.

The changes will mean as… Video, Audio

New Zealand's Pakistani community is still trying to come to grips with the news of the assassination attempt on former prime minister, Imran Khan, overnight.

Mr Khan was shot in the shin when his… Audio

There's intense competition for the charity dollar, and increasingly more diverse ways are being used to attract people to donate their money and time. One initiative is the volunteer-run social… Audio

A retail leader meanwhile says the popularity of fireworks is continuing to decline. 

Retail New Zealand chief executive Greg Harford says professional public displays have become the preferred… Audio

With confirmation the large bush fire at Pegasus Bay in Christchurch was caused by fireworks, officials are once again urging the public to be cautious when lighting up for Guy Fawkes.

By law… Audio

People in North Canterbury's Pegasus Bay are relieved to be home a day after a fast moving scrub and forest fire threatened homes and animals.

They're frustrated and annoyed the huge disruption was… Audio

They're a spectacle when they're lighting up the night sky - but as bright, booming and colourful as they are, fireworks continue to be a source of great debate. Should you still be allowed to set off… Audio

For the first time in its 35 year history the Taranaki Garden Festival is offering a tour specifically designed for the blind and those with low vision.

It has teamed up with staff from the Puke… Audio

If you're planning on doing your Christmas shopping online this year, you might want to be careful what you click on.

New cyber safety research shows a quarter of people shopping online in New… Audio

Countdown workers are set to get a big pay rise - and it could lay groundwork for a sector-wide Fair Pay Agreement.

Employees have voted on a 12-percent increase, a starting living wage, plus… Audio

A crackdown on buy now pay later services does not go far enough according some budgeters.

Under changes proposed by the government, the services will have to credict check all consumer and if the… Video, Audio

Buy now pay later services will have to check if consumers can afford the debt they're taking on as the government cracks down on the industry.

Services including After Pay, Laybuy and ZipPay allow… Video, Audio

Auckland University's unique 'Gavel Club' is a public speaking group for people with aphasia and to celebrate it's 10th birthday it's launched an illustrated book. Cathy Marshall talks to Jesse. Audio

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Time to look at what's hot on Trademe now and this morning we hear about a very high-altitude kea, perhaps the most luxurious camping experience ever, and one pretty sweet waterfront property. Our… Audio

A student has died in Christchurch and a police cordon remains in place at the scene in Riccarton.

Emergency services were called to the incident just before four o'clock this morning.

Our reporter… Video, Audio